A Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Journey Where Perception, Connection, And Survival Collide
MARCH 16, 2026, (PORTLAND, OR) — Following the critically acclaimed title Nostalgia, Mad Cave Studios is thrilled to announce WAG, the second graphic novel from writer Scott Hoffman (co-founder and member of the multi-platinum group Scissor Sisters).Â
Designed by award-winning graphic designer Rian Hughes (2000 AD, Vertigo, Batman: Black and White) and illustrated by Juan Bobillo (She-Hulk, Howard the Duck, Astonishing X-Men), Wag pairs genuine collectible appeal with a character-driven sci-fi story brought to life by expressive, clear-eyed artwork that connects across generations.
Wag, a loner in a post-apocalyptic world, hears voices in his head. It could be remnants of ancient technology (“old magic”), or he might just be crazy. With the aid of an ever-growing band of oddballs, Wag sets out on a quest to discover the source of his troubles—confronting strange and deadly enemies along the way—and ultimately fight an epic battle with the evil forces responsible for the collapse of civilization!
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“Wag is a product of the pandemic: my first attempt at comic writing, and a host of ideas born out of the fear, disruption, and paranoia of a changing world,” said Scott Hoffman. “I love apocalyptic stories, but one thing I hadn’t seen addressed enough was ways our everyday lives could change through this disruption. How does our mental health endure, how do we survive without modern conveniences, and, notably, what happens when the pills are gone? That, mixed with a growing chorus of conspiracy theories and a very early hint of the coming AI reality, shaped what became Wag. It’s a personal story to me in the sense that it hyperbolizes that very real moment we were in and maybe still haven’t escaped from, with every passing day pushing that world closer to believability. I hope readers see a bit of themselves in their own struggles, but also find some hope in its escapism and the beauty of Juan’s beautifully rendered world.”
Juan Bobillo added, “Scott Hoffman and I worked together before in a short story called NOAH, and it was amazing. Easy as magic. Both experiences are among my favourite artistic adventures. I would not ever miss an opportunity to work with an artist like him. I love the plot he sets in each story (I had the chance to read other projects from him). I love the music and poetry that comes from the dialogues he writes. Wag was pure fun from the beginning. The cherry on top was Rian’s covers that sum up all the coolness you can find in a story about love and true soul survival in apocalyptic times.”
For fans of character-driven sci-fi, design-forward graphic novels, and post-apocalyptic stories that center on empathy, found family, and hope amid collapse, Wag is a natural pull-list pick!
The 144-page paperback arrives in comic shops and bookstores on July 21, 2026, with a Direct Market FOC of June 29. Preorders are also available through the Mad Cave Studios website.
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